Our Lady of the Nile (2020)

  • NR
  • 01/07/2020 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 33m

Overview

Rwanda, 1973. In the prestigious catholic institute 'Notre-Dame du Nil', perched on a hill, young Rwandan girls study to become the elite of the country. In the process of graduating, they share the same dormitory, the same dreams, the same problems of teenage girls. But in every corner of the country as well as in the school there are deep antagonisms that will forever change the destiny of these young girls and the whole country.

Ramata-Toulaye Sy

Screenplay

Atiq Rahimi

Director, Screenplay

Scholastique Mukasonga

Novel

Cast

Amanda Mugabezaki's headshot

Amanda Mugabezaki

Virginia
Clariella Bizimana's headshot

Clariella Bizimana

Veronica
Albina Kirenga's headshot

Albina Kirenga

Gloriosa
Belinda Rubango's headshot

Belinda Rubango

Modesta
Malaika Uwamahoro's headshot

Malaika Uwamahoro

Immaculée
Pascal Greggory's headshot

Pascal Greggory

Fontenaille

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